War dissenters were the main target of the Espionage and Sedition Acts because when the acts were issued during WWl it was to accuse and try people on account of unpatriotic sympathies.
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<span>- Europeans were in fear from raids (Vikings and Magyars)
- No strong central government so local leaders had to protect
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They passed the Espionage and Sedition Acts which allowed the government to arrest and fine anyone speaking out against the war.